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CALIFORNIA BARBER WRITTEN
EXAM 2026|COMPREHENSIVE Q&A
FOR CERTIFICATION SUCCESS
To avoid damage, massage should be directed - correct-answer - Towards the
origin of the muscle.
Origin fixed attached
buccinator muscle - correct-answer - Thin, flat muscle of the cheek between the
upper and lower jaw that compresses the cheeks and expels air between the lips.
What bacteria grows in clusters that causes abcesses, pustules, and boils? -
correct-answer - staphylococci
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Petrissage - correct-answer - Kneading movement performed by lifting,
squeezing, and pressing the tissue with a light, firm pressure.
What tendon connects the epicranius muscle - correct-answer - the epicranial
aponeurosis
What is used after a high frequency treatment? - correct-answer - Alcohol based
toner
Strand test - correct-answer - Determines how the hair will react to the color
formula and how long the formula should be left on the hair.
patch test - correct-answer - a test in which a substance is applied topically to the
skin on a small piece of blotting paper or wet cloth
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How long before applying permanent hair color should you perform a P.D. test -
correct-answer - 24-48 hours
Name the types of cutting edges of the shears ? - correct-answer - Convex and
beveled
Blood spill procedure - correct-answer - -Put on gloves
-Clean area with antiseptic
-Apply bandage
-Dispose of everything in double-bagged procedure, and place in trash (or sharps
container if you work at a Dr's office/hospital).
What do you do if you cut someone during a service? - correct-answer - Stop the
service, put on gloves, and treat the cut
CALIFORNIA BARBER WRITTEN
EXAM 2026|COMPREHENSIVE Q&A
FOR CERTIFICATION SUCCESS
To avoid damage, massage should be directed - correct-answer - Towards the
origin of the muscle.
Origin fixed attached
buccinator muscle - correct-answer - Thin, flat muscle of the cheek between the
upper and lower jaw that compresses the cheeks and expels air between the lips.
What bacteria grows in clusters that causes abcesses, pustules, and boils? -
correct-answer - staphylococci
,2|Page
Petrissage - correct-answer - Kneading movement performed by lifting,
squeezing, and pressing the tissue with a light, firm pressure.
What tendon connects the epicranius muscle - correct-answer - the epicranial
aponeurosis
What is used after a high frequency treatment? - correct-answer - Alcohol based
toner
Strand test - correct-answer - Determines how the hair will react to the color
formula and how long the formula should be left on the hair.
patch test - correct-answer - a test in which a substance is applied topically to the
skin on a small piece of blotting paper or wet cloth
, 3|Page
How long before applying permanent hair color should you perform a P.D. test -
correct-answer - 24-48 hours
Name the types of cutting edges of the shears ? - correct-answer - Convex and
beveled
Blood spill procedure - correct-answer - -Put on gloves
-Clean area with antiseptic
-Apply bandage
-Dispose of everything in double-bagged procedure, and place in trash (or sharps
container if you work at a Dr's office/hospital).
What do you do if you cut someone during a service? - correct-answer - Stop the
service, put on gloves, and treat the cut
